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  • Welcome to Nalanda

    Welcome to Nalanda Buddhist Society's website. We hope you enjoy this virtual visit, and stay in touch with our regular updates.

  • Nalanda Gimhāna Period

    The annual Gimhāna Period begins on 14 June at Nalanda and continues for seven weeks until 28 July. Let us make good use of this Gimhāna Period to cultivate the Dhamma together.

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  • Family Fun Fair 2026

    Let us come together for a fun and meaningful day with family and friends while supporting a noble and beneficial cause!

  • Commemorating Nalanda's late Spiritual Advisor

    31 August 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda's passing. Stay tuned for more updates on dedicated programmes for this occasion.

  • K Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

    31 August 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda's passing. We invite you to join us for the special service.

  • Sangha Day

    Join us at Nalanda’s annual ‘Sangha Day’ on Sunday, 22 November to honour the virtues and contributions of the Maha Sangha (monastic order) in preserving and propagating the Buddha’s teachings.

  • Important Notice for Donors

    To facilitate our donors and benefactors in obtaining tax exemption receipts and e-invoices, Nalanda EXCO has shared an important notice at the Support page on Nalanda’s website.

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  • Join us as a volunteer

    Whether you are studying or working, young or retired, if you believe in doing good and giving back to society, we warmly welcome you!

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Regular Programmes at Nalanda

Sunday Services

  • Sunday Morning Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Youth Sunday Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Youth Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Monthly Sunday Service
    Selected Sundays, 10am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Dhamma Schools

  • Teenage Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Junior Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Family Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Family Dhamma School
    Saturdays, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Weekly Group Meditation

  • Group Meditation @ Serdang
    Wednesdays, 8.30pm – 10.00pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Group Meditation @ JB
    Wednesdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru
  • Group Meditation @ KL
    Thursdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Group Meditation @ SP
    Fridays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Sungai Petani

Pindacāra (Monks going on Alms-round)

  • Pindacāra @ SK
    1st Saturday, 8.30am
    Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan
  • Pindacāra @ OUG
    3rd Saturday, 8.30 am & 9.30 am
    O.U.G. & Happy Garden markets

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15 July 2026
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Young Working Adults Forum 2026: When Life Changes Faster Than You’re Ready For

On Saturday 11 July, young working adults gathered at Menara KEN TTDI for an engaging forum titled "When Life Changes Faster Than You're Ready For".  Datuk Charlie Chia, Bro. Lee Kong Foo and Bro. T.P. Lim shared candid reflections, offering practical wisdom on navigating uncertainty and changes in career and life. The speakers reminded participants that change is a natural part of life, and much of our stress comes not from change itself, but from resisting it. 

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15 July 2026
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A decade since Nālandā Māha Vihāra as a UNESCO World Heritage site

Today on 15 July 2026, we commemorate ten years since Nālandā Māha Vihāra was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Flourishing from the 3rd to 13th century, Nālandā was a great centre of Buddhist learning, drawing monks and scholars from across Asia to study and practise the Dhamma.

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15 July 2026
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Heartiest congratulations to Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro

Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia extends our heartfelt felicitations to Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro on being conferred the title of Somdet Phra Ratchakhana. Ajahn is the first foreign-born monk in Thailand to receive this highest ecclesiastical honour. As reported by The Nation Thailand on 14 July 2026, this royal recognition is a fitting tribute to his decades of exemplary monastic discipline, profound wisdom, and outstanding contributions to the preservation and propagation of the Buddha's teachings.

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14 July 2026
Posted on 14 July 2026
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Hosting a wholesome day of Mettā practice

Nalanda Centre was honoured to host a one-day Metta Meditation Retreat organised by Serdang Buddhist Association on Saturday 11 July, welcoming 90 participants for a wholesome day of meditation and Dhamma learning under the guidance of Ven. U Paññasami. Throughout the retreat, participants learnt the true meaning of mettā (loving-kindness), cultivating a heart of goodwill towards family, friends, including those with whom they may experience difficulties, and all beings.

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Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centres

NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur

524, Jalan Riang 12,
Taman Gembira, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

NEO Centre, Johor Bahru

30, Jalan Dedap 26, Taman Johor Jaya,
81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

NEO Centre, Sungai Petani

210, Jalan Bandar Mutiara 2/2,
Bandar Mutiara, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

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